Is the gifted program actually beneficial to your life?

[jennifer_bloom]

Less than 15% of the people I knew in the gifted program in high school became successful at their jobs or earned above the 85% percentile in income. I know plenty of intelligent people who ended up in low paying jobs, and normal intelligence people who end up in high paying jobs.

[BonzoInBitburg]

Actually being smart and having a high IQ is detrimental to making money. To make serious money you can't focus on the downside and most smart people are careful with money and are risk adverse. There's safety in not taking risks and most smart people seek safety

[Sunrising]

I think a good education can be used to be successful making money, or be successful living a happy life.

[Sunrising]

Thanks for the MHO !

[AI Opinion]

The gifted program can offer advanced learning opportunities, but success depends on various factors beyond intelligence, such as emotional intelligence, perseverance, and networking. While the program can nurture critical thinking and creativity, real-world success often requires a diverse skill set. The program is beneficial for intellectual growth, but career success is influenced by individual choices, resilience, and external opportunities. Balancing technical skills with soft skills and adapting to changes often lead to better career outcomes, regardless of early educational experiences.